NCERT Textbook Controversies Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)?

  • To assist and advise the central and state governments on academic matters related to school education (correct)
  • To promote saffronisation in school education
  • To publish controversial textbooks reflecting political views
  • To operate as a fully independent and non-government funded organization
  • How is the Director of NCERT appointed?

  • By the President of India
  • Through a democratic election process
  • By the Ministry of Human Resource Development (correct)
  • By the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  • What has the NCERT been accused of in relation to its model textbooks?

  • Using Orwellian tactics to reflect the political views of the party in power (correct)
  • Promoting unbiased and neutral educational content
  • Avoiding any political influence in educational materials
  • Supporting diverse perspectives in school education
  • In what year was the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) established?

    <p>1961</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the NCERT operate in practice?

    <p>As a semi-official organisation promoting a</p> Signup and view all the answers

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